The Top Sector Chemistry Scholarships are financed by chemical companies and awarded by the Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI). The scholarships were created to allow more students to opt for a study in chemistry or chemical engineering and to increase the flow of qualified chemists to industry.

Mayank Mehta and Joey Aarts of TU/e receive their scholarship from SABIC. Dow sponsors Leon Rosseau and Martijn de Munck. The scholarships of Maxime van der Heijden and Cas Robeerst are sponsored by DSM. And Trinseo is the company that finances the scholarship of Claire Claassen.

Laurent Nelissen, managing director of the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry department, was present at the festive Granting & Graduation event at the Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht to underline his pride for the seven winners from Eindhoven.

The Top Sector Chemistry Scholarships focus on excellence. The chemical sector strives for a leading position in Europe and more than ever, talented chemists are needed to realize these ambitions.

Pictured from left to right: Cas Robeerst, Joey Aarts, Leon Rosseau, Maxime van der Heijden, Martijn de Munck, Claire Claassen and Mayank Mehta.

Source: TU/e department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry